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WHJ 983M

1973 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,275 mi
Last recorded43,275 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 983M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,225 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 42,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 42,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,493 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,493 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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WHJ 983M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHJ 983M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 53 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHJ 983M registered?

WHJ 983M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 January 1973.

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The MOT history for WHJ 983M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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